Apple iPad Pro Apple 11" iPad Pro M5 Chip (Standard Glass, 2TB, Review

The Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 is the most powerful tablet on the market, with a best-in-class processor, stunning OLED screen, and massive 2TB storage. It's perfect for professionals and media lovers, but its high price and average battery make it overkill for casual users.

The Apple iPad Pro 11" with the M5 chip is the tablet you buy when you want a computer, not just a gadget. It's the most powerful iPad Apple makes, packing a 10-core M5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a whopping 2TB of storage into a sleek 454g body. The new 11" OLED screen is stunning, with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits of brightness. If you're searching for a premium tablet for serious work, creative projects, or just the best media experience, this is the one to look at. Our data shows it's best-in-class for business and entertainment, and it's a powerhouse for productivity tasks.

This thing is fast. The M5 chip is one of the best processors you can get in a tablet right now, and it shows. Apps launch instantly, and you can juggle multiple demanding programs without a hiccup. The 16GB of RAM keeps everything smooth. The GPU is also top-tier, making it great for graphics work and even some gaming. The OLED screen is a standout, with perfect blacks and vibrant colors that make watching movies or editing photos a treat. The only performance note is the battery, which is about average. It'll get you through a day, but you might need to plug in if you're pushing it hard.

This iPad Pro sits in a very high price bracket, from about $2004 to $2199 depending on the vendor. You're paying for top-tier specs across the board. For the raw power and premium features, it's a solid value if you need this level of performance. But if you don't need 2TB of storage or the absolute best screen, a lower-storage model would save you a lot of cash. The price spread means it's worth checking multiple sellers.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is the main Android rival. It has a great screen and strong performance, but the M5 chip and iPadOS ecosystem give the iPad Pro a clear edge for pro apps and integration. The Microsoft Surface Pro is a direct competitor for people who need a full Windows laptop experience in a tablet form; the iPad Pro wins on pure tablet performance and media consumption, but the Surface is better if you need desktop software. The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus offers a unique speaker design and is much cheaper, but its performance is middle of the pack compared to the iPad's leading specs.

Skip this iPad Pro if you're mainly a reader—the OLED screen is intense for long reading sessions, and our data shows reading is its weakest area. Also skip it if you need a budget device for simple web browsing and videos; a standard iPad or a Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 will do that job for far less money. If you need to run full Windows or Linux desktop programs, get a Microsoft Surface Pro instead.

Should you buy this? If you're a professional who needs a portable powerhouse for design, video, or business, and you're invested in the Apple ecosystem, yes. This is the tablet to get. It's also the best media consumption device out there. But if you're just looking for a tablet for casual use, reading, or basic tasks, this is overkill and too expensive. For those users, a standard iPad or a mid-range Android tablet would be a much better fit.